French Revolution Timeline Activity

Louis XVI crowned King of France

May 10, 1774

Louis XVI was the successor of Louis XV. He was set up to fail France was already going through a tuff financial crises.

american revolution begins

Apr 19, 1775

This was the revolution that the French helped with. With the French help, they ultimately won. Also gave france the idea to start a revolution.

Calling of the Estates- General

May 5, 1789

King Louis XVI called all the estates together. The first one was the clergy, then the second was nobility, and the final one was commoners.

The Tennis Court Oath

Jun 20, 1789

This was when everyone came together. It didn't matter what estate you were from, they were all apart of the revolution.

Formation of the National Assembly

Jul 9, 1789

This was a new government established by the people. They made a stand against the king.

Attack on the Bastille

Jul 14, 1789

This was the attack of the people on government. It was the turning point of the revolution.

French Women force Louis XVI to leave Versailles

Oct 5, 1789

french women marched to Versailles. Then they pressured Louis XVI to leave his home.

declaration of war against Austria

Apr 20, 1792

France had a whole lot of countries declaring war on them. One reason was the fear of the revolution.

The National Convention is formed

Sep 21, 1792

The second government of the French revolution was the national convention.While the national assembly was the first.

Louis XVI is executed

Jan 21, 1793

this was the first time a king was killed using a guillotine. This was also the end of the French revolution. They finally got what they want or did they?

Reign of Terror

Sep 5, 1793

This was when many deaths started to happen. The leader of this crazy reign was Robespierre.

The Thermidorian Reaction

Jul 27, 1794

This was after the death of Maximilien Robespierre. this was also before napolion came to power

The Directory is formed

Nov 2, 1795

This was the government that was set up at the time. But then a Napoleon comes and kicks everyone out.

napoleon takes power

Aug 24, 1799

while all the commotion of the reign of terror was ending and after they killed Robespierre. That's when a short man came to power.

Napoleon Invades Russia

Dec 12, 1812

Napoleon tried to invade Russia during winter. but like everyone knows YOU DON'T INVADE RUSSIA IN THE WINTER. once he did this a lot of his men died from the cold.

Napoleons defeat at Waterloo June 1815

Jun 18, 1815

This was napoleons final battle and he lost it. But he did not die till years later in prison.